Random Pictures

This was too precious!  One night Tayte needed to work on his bosses spreader and needed help and sweet Brittany graciously volunteered to go stand outside in the freezing cold and help her brother.  I was watching out the window at the one point and was so blessed I actually got my coat on and went out in that freezing cold to snap a couple of pictures.  They had been out there for several hours and when I went out here was Tayte was under the spreader and Brittany was at the side handing him whatever he asked for with the cheerful and pleasant attitude.  I stood in awe as that is so her!  Tayte is such a hard worker I so admire him for his diligence and servants heart which is always willing to give of himself for others too.   I could not help but to smile and feel so blessed as I see the precious adults they have become.  

 It is totally official with a sign and everything!  Could the Alexander's really become Southerners??!!!

 A creative and tasty love note!

 

It was so beautiful here this past Lord's Day that we went for a walk in the late afternoon even though it was really not all that warm.  The sunshine was truly a breath of fresh air.  Don't tell anyone but the little girls have Tayte wrapped around his little finger.  :-)  So sweet!!!  Of course the story does go deeper as last night Seth asked the older girls why they cater to him so much and make him bedtime snacks. . .   what a blessing it is to see the love that there is between all of the children!   :-)

Inexpensive Ways to Say I Love You

Guest post from Kathi Lipp of KathiLipp.com
One of the most frequent questions I get is “I know you leave a lot of notes for your husband, but how do you do it?” It seems some women are intimidated by leaving little, encouraging notes for their man – as if they aren’t going to do it “right”.
So here are a few fun, creative, and inexpensive ways to leave a note of encouragement for your man to get you started:

1. Use Post-it Notes.

As a certified “Office Supply Junkie” I always have a variety of Post-it Notes at my disposal. I leave love notes in his car, in our bathroom, on the fridge, and in his lunch. Anywhere that I can “plant” it in advance for him to find at a later date.

2. Write in Lipstick on Your Bathroom Mirror.

3. Spell “I Love You” With Hershey’s Syrup on a Plate.

Add vanilla ice cream and strawberries for an elegant and tasty add-on.

4. Send A Banana-gram.

When silliness is called for, nothing brings it on like a banana. Just use a Marks-a-lot maker and get creative.

5. Leave Chocolate and a Note on His Pillow.

6. Create a Background On His Computer That Says “I Love You!”

7. Leave a Love Note in His Jacket Pocket.

8. Text Him a Love Note While He’s at Work.

9. Send a Note to His Work Address.

Don’t send a big red envelope with hearts and flowers all over it (unless he enjoys being the center of attention!) but a plain white envelope with some sweet nothings tucked inside would be a welcome break from him day to day work routine.

10. I Love You Because… Mailbox

Come up with your own list of why you love your husband, and then create little messages for each of those reasons. I bought the mailbox in the Dollar Bin at Target and cut up some festive scrapbook paper to create the little notes.

11. Spell it Out on a Scrabble Board or With Pepperoni on a Homemade Pizza.